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Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Exam Overview

Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) is an
enzyme that helps produce energy. It is present in
almost all of the tissues in the body and its levels rise in response to cell
damage. LDH levels are measured from a sample of blood taken from a
vein.

Why It Is Done

LDH levels help diagnose lung disease,
lymphoma,
anemia, and liver disease. They also help determine
how well chemotherapy is working during treatment for lymphoma.

Results

Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) is an
enzyme that helps produce energy. Results may vary
widely from lab to lab.

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